White Bean Chicken Stew

Name: White Bean Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained; 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup cold water; 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

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Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma

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Updated on Sep. 22, 2022

Field editor LaDonna Reed of Ponca City, Oklahoma dreamed up this hearty stew chock-full of white beans and chicken chunks. For a spicier version, simply add more jalapeno peppers.

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White Bean Chicken Stew

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Yield:6 servings

Prep:15 min

Cook:20 min

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Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

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Directions

1
In a large saucepan, saute the onion, jalapeno and garlic in oil until tender. Add the broth, beans and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

2
Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken and parsley; heat through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 243 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 785mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 8g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.